President of the Australian Peacekeeper and Peacemaker Veterans Association, Allan Thomas, believes there's already a lot of help out there for veterans and their families.

But he says he's pleased the need for improvement is being highlighted.

"I do welcome the approach quite openly, considering that we've got numerous conflicts that have just ceased in particular Afghanistan," he said.

Mr Thomas says veterans in regional areas are in particular need of quality support services.

"I think it's a bit the same in any outback places like Broken Hill that aren't really exposed to much of the mental health facilities and they have to travel to the eastern border to get that sort of help," he said.

Mr Thomas says many veterans from recent conflicts are often unaware of the mental health services available to them.